Mission Statement
Statement
Our mission is to serve as a welcoming and inclusive space for Muslims and the broader community, fostering spiritual growth, social connection, and cultural understanding. We strive to provide educational programs, religious services, and outreach initiatives that uphold the values of compassion, justice, and peace as taught by Islam. Through community engagement, interfaith dialogue, and service to humanity, we aim to contribute to the well-being of all individuals and promote mutual respect among diverse communities.
Islam is monotheistic religion teaching that there is only one incomparable God – Allah and that Muhammad is the messenger of God. It is the world’s second-largest religion and the fastest-growing major religion in the world. Islam teaches that God is merciful, all-powerful and unique.
Stafford Muslim Community Center: Dedicated to the Welfare of Society
The Stafford Muslim Community Center stands as a beacon of faith, community, and service in the Stafford region. Established with a vision to cater to the spiritual, educational, and social needs of the Muslim community, the center plays a pivotal role in fostering unity, understanding, and welfare in society.
Spiritual Hub
At its core, the Stafford Muslim Community Center is a place of worship and spiritual growth. The mosque serves as a sanctuary for daily prayers, Friday sermons (Jumu’ah), and special religious occasions such as Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, and Eid al-Adha. The center’s serene environment allows worshippers to connect deeply with their faith, seek solace, and find spiritual rejuvenation.
Educational Initiatives
Recognizing the importance of education in Islam, the Stafford Muslim Community Center offers a wide range of educational programs. These include:
- Education Center Programs:
- Providing children with foundational knowledge in Quranic studies, Islamic history, and Arabic language.
- Adult Education:
- Offering classes and seminars on various aspects of Islam, including Tafseer (Quranic exegesis), Hadith studies, and Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence).
- Interfaith Dialogues:
- Hosting interfaith events and discussions to promote mutual understanding and respect among different religious communities.
- Youth Programs:
- Engaging the younger generation through youth groups, camps, and leadership training to foster a strong Islamic identity and sense of responsibility.
Community Services
The Stafford Muslim Community Center is deeply committed to serving the broader community. Its extensive array of social services includes:
- Charity and Zakat Distribution:
- Collecting and distributing zakat and sadaqah to support those in need, including orphans, widows, and impoverished families.
- Food and Clothing Drives:
- Organizing regular drives to collect and distribute food, clothing, and other essentials to the less fortunate.
- Health Clinics:
- Offering free or low-cost health check-ups, medical camps, and wellness programs to ensure the well-being of the community.
- Counseling Services:
- Providing professional counseling and support for individuals and families dealing with various challenges, including marital issues, mental health, and addiction.
Trustees

Engr. Yaqoob Patel

Engr. Azhar Rafiq Abbasi

Dr. Shamimul Haque

Engr. Muhammad Kamran Iqbal

Dr. Abdul Quyoom Mir

Dr Ansar Mahmood

Dr Adil Elalfy

Dr Muhammad Gul
Assalaamu Alaikum:
Thank you for visiting the Stafford Muslim Community Center website. The SMCC is located in Stafford Town Center England. I invite you to visit us and discover the beauty of our Center. This will give you an opportunity to meet our diverse and friendly community represented by dozens of different ethnicities. Hope to see you soon at our center!
Dr. Shamimul Haque, Chair Stafford Muslim Community Center

A Place For You
Stafford Muslim Community Center takes pride in its heritage of diversity, open-mindedness, civic engagement and community building. Get to know what makes us tick — our approach to Islam and our definition of the Amershahan Muslim identity, all of which shape the character of our community.
Community with over 62 different
nationalities represented.
Over 1,200 men and women attend the
weekly Jumma prayer service.
60 percent of our community
is under the age of 34.